When is the best time to go to Port Stephens

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port Stephens, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Port Stephens weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port Stephens are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Port Stephens January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 119mm 7.8hrs 14.9hrs 24°C

Port Stephens's weather in January is typically warm and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Stephens.

January is in the summer in Port Stephens and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Port Stephens February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 130mm 7.4hrs 14.1hrs 25°C

February in Port Stephens is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Stephens.

February is in the summer in Port Stephens and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Port Stephens March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 127mm 7.3hrs 13.2hrs 25°C

The weather in March in Port Stephens is characteristically warm and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Stephens.

March is in the fall / autumn in Port Stephens and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Stephens weather in March »

April

Port Stephens April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 120mm 7.3hrs 12.2hrs 24°C

Port Stephens's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Stephens.

April is in the fall / autumn in Port Stephens and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Stephens weather in April »

May

Port Stephens May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 127mm 6.6hrs 11.4hrs 22°C

May is a wet month in Port Stephens and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Stephens for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Port Stephens and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Port Stephens June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 166mm 6.3hrs 14.9hrs 21°C

The climate in Port Stephens during June can be summarized as mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Stephens for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Port Stephens and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Stephens weather in June »

July

Port Stephens July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 88mm 7.3hrs 14.1hrs 20°C

July in Port Stephens is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Stephens.

July is in the winter in Port Stephens and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Stephens weather in July »

August

Port Stephens August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 95mm 7.9hrs 13.2hrs 19°C

The weather in August in Port Stephens is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Stephens.

August is in the winter in Port Stephens and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Stephens weather in August »

September

Port Stephens September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 70mm 7.9hrs 12.2hrs 20°C

Port Stephens's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Stephens, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Port Stephens and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Stephens weather in September »

October

Port Stephens October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 89mm 7.8hrs 11.4hrs 20°C

October is a a little damp month in Port Stephens and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port Stephens, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Port Stephens and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Stephens weather in October »

November

Port Stephens November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 81mm 8.2hrs 14.9hrs 21°C

The climate in Port Stephens during November can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port Stephens, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Port Stephens and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Port Stephens weather in November »

December

Port Stephens December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 86mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs 23°C

December in Port Stephens is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Stephens, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Port Stephens and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port Stephens with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Port Stephens weather stats

Port Stephens weather statistics
Hottest month: January 27.1°C 80.8°F
Driest month: September 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: August 7.9hrs
Coldest month: July 17.1°C 62.8°F
Wettest month: June 166mm 6.5ins
Warmest sea: February 24.7°C 76.5°F
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